Monday, January 12, 2015

Pope to travel in 'jeepney' during Philippines visit

MANILA - Pope Francis will travel in a different kind of "popemobile" during his visit to the Philippines later this week - an open "jeepney", organisers said Monday. The iconic jeepney - originally made from converted US military jeeps left behind after World War II - has become a symbol of the Philippines and still serves as a mode of transportation throughout the country. One of three ... More here: Pope to travel in 'jeepney' during Philippines visit

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